My dog ate a rat and is crying in pain. Is it rat poisoning?

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Yesterday morning my 9 month mini Australian ate a Belden sage rat. She threw up in late afternoon. She ate her normal dinner after. This morning she has cried out in pain 4 times and likes to stretch out with rump in the air. No thermometer but nose is damp and cool. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 18 days old | 20 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

A cold and damp nose isn't a sign of illness in a dog, this can be normal. I am concerned that Shadow ate a rat and is throwing up. This rat is likely making her sick, and I would be concerned the rat could have been poisoned by rat poisoning. That will kill Shadow if true. Please take her into a vet immediately.

My dog ate a rat and is crying in pain. Is it rat poisoning?

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